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Severity of H1N1 influenza linked to presence of Streptococcus pneumoniae (PhysOrg)

The presence of the Streptococcus pneumoniae in samples that can be easily obtained in clinics and emergency rooms may predict risk of severe disease in H1N1 pandemic influenza. Reports that H1N1 pandemic influenza in Argentina was associated with higher morbidity and mortality than in other countries led investigators in the Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) at the Mailman School of …

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Children more likely to catch swine flu, says new research (PhysOrg)

Young people aged under 18 years are more likely than adults to catch swine flu from an infected person in their household, according to a new study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. However, the research also shows that young people are no more likely than adults to infect others with the pandemic H1N1 virus.

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David Levine, RIP – StarNewsOnline.com (blog)

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David Levine, RIPStarNewsOnline.com (blog)Levine had developed macular degeneration, a progressive eye disease, in 2007 and had been unable to work since 2007. If you ever read the New York Review …David Levine, in memoriamThe GuardianThe Man With the Sharpest PenDaily Beast (blog)Caricature artist David Levine diesCBC.caJweekly.com (blog) -The Canadian Press -New York Timesall 217 news articles »

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Costs of blindness and poverty alleviation

BLINDNESS has profound human and socioeconomic consequences. The costs of lost productivity and of rehabilitation and education of the blind constitute a significant economic burden for the individual, the family and society.

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Prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in the United States.

METHODS: Summary prevalence estimates of drusen 125 microm or larger, neovascular AMD, and geographic atrophy were prepared separately for black and white persons in 5-year age intervals starting at 40 years.

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Quitting Smoking Could Save Your Vision

Need a little extra incentive to kick the habit? Just in time for New Year’s resolutions, a UCLA study finds that even after age 80, smoking continues to increase one’s risk for age-related macular degeneration , the leading cause of blindness in Americans over 65.

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Quitting Smoking Could Save Your Vision (redOrbit)

UCLA study focuses on AMD in women over 80Need a little extra incentive to kick the habit?Just in time for New Year’s resolutions, a UCLA study finds that even after age 80, smoking continues to increase one’s risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in Americans over 65.The American Journal of Ophthalmology publishes the findings in its January edition …

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Bayer and Regeneron Report Positive Top-Line Results of Two Phase 3…

In both studies, all regimens of VEGF Trap-Eye, including VEGF Trap-Eye dosed every two months, achieved primary endpoint compared to ranibizumab dosed every month Regulatory applications for marketing approval planned in first-half of 2011 Nov 22, 2010 Bayer and Regeneron Report Positive Top-Line Results of Two Phase 3 Studies with VEGF Trap-Eye …

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StemCells, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Financial Results and Recent Highlights

StemCells, Inc. , a leading stem cell company developing and commercializing novel cell-based therapeutics and tools for use in stem cell-based research and drug discovery, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010 and recent business highlights.

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Advanced Cell Technology Announces Year-End Results

Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. announced today that it has filed its Annual Report with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the period ended December 31, 2009 on Form 10-K. Some of the fiscal 2009 and recent highlights include: “During 2009, the Company transformed itself, as evidenced by the restructuring of its indebtedness, the …

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